Exeter news

Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in children, calling into question the foundation for all past and ... More

There is growing evidence that a COVID-19 infection could trigger diabetes in some patients. One of the studies to have made the link is a ... More

As evidence grows around nature’s wellbeing and health benefits, the team behind the UK’s Lost Gardens of Heligan has created an initiative to demonstrate how ... More

People aged 40 living with Type 2 diabetes face a "disproportionately increased risk of dying from COVID-19" – equivalent to the risk faced by a ... More

It’s well-documented that nature has a profound effect on wellbeing, but a new study is investigating our response to digital and virtual experiences of nature. ... More

Regular exercise, a balanced diet, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol are the best ways to prevent dementia – even if the illness runs ... More

Exeter City Council has approved measures to spend an extra £11.8m on the environmentally 'super efficient' leisure complex planned for the city's St Sidwell’s Point. ... More

Active Lives study shows group fitness classes and adrenaline sports are on the increase, Exeter aims to become the UK's most active city, RSPCA calls ... More

Exeter City Council has published a new corporate strategy and 'emerging vision' for 2040, with a key priority being the promotion of active and healthy ... More

The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with shortlisted projects celebrated and recognised across the museums, galleries, heritage ... More

A new research and educational initiative aims to help fitness operators improve the customer experience they offer, by providing insight into the interactions they have ... More

The British public is being invited to take part in a national loneliness survey, launched in partnership between three universities, BBC Radio 4 and the ... More

Infant swimming school Water Babies has announced plans to open four new swim centres in the UK, Germany and China this year. The franchise business, ... More

Fish could be the secret ingredient for a better yoga, pilates or body balance class – if a new programme from Nuffield Health and the ... More

Twelve areas across England will take part in a groundbreaking pilot to reach physically inactive communities. The public body Sport England will allocate £100m in ... More

Crealy Great Adventure Park in Exeter has announced plans to expand its operations team, with the company set to recruit a head animal keeper to ... More

Manchester-based architects Buttress have been chosen to return Exeter’s Royal Clarence hotel to its former glory after it was destroyed by a fired in October ... More

Golf and health club operator The Club Company is pumping £1.7m (US$2.1m, €2m) into refurbishing its fitness facilities at Woodbury Park, near Exeter in Devon. ... More

Swing School is launching a cardio fitness workout called SwingTrain with the backing of BBC Dragons’ Den investor Deborah Meaden. The fitness regime has been ... More

Fifteen swimming coaches from around the country have been chosen to take part in a new development programme devised by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA). ... More

Golf and health club operator The Club Company has acquired Woodbury Park, a golf hotel with a health club and spa, near Exeter in Devon. ... More

The threat to the existence of public parks is a threat to the nation’s physical and mental health, a select committee has been told by ... More

A proposal for a “super-efficient” multi-million pound leisure centre with health and spa facilities has been approved by Exeter City Council. The facility – which ... More

English rugby legend Maggie Alphonsi has been appointed as an ambassador for the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) Spirit of Rugby participation legacy project. Alphonsi retired ... More

Hampshire Cricket, Lancashire County Cricket Board and Yorkshire County Cricket Club are among the six host teams chosen to compete in the inaugural Women’s Cricket ... More